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David Voegeli first started into music with the school band and choir in Cromer, Norfolk, England. At fifteen he bought a trumpet and practiced in his room at the top of their three storied house. At seventeen he played in a local dance band. David played a cornet during his national service in the Royal Air Force. After service he formed and played in a jazz band for a short while. David immigrated to Canada and was later married. David played trumpet in various bands and competed on the band shell at the Toronto National Exhibition. He also sang in the lead section with different barbershop groups. David started writing songs and met Tim Foley a composer, arranger, and keyboard teacher. He later met Jimmy Roland through a publisher when Jimmy came up from California to record some of David's compositions. [Check out Jimmy Roland music.] I got really interested in music when I discovered that our new school had band instruments. Seeing, then holding one of those shiny brass musical instruments to me was like holding Aladdin’s lamp. Magic. I still feel the same today, when holding a musical instrument. Over the years I have played in brass, dance/concert, Air force bands, and a jazz band.

Most people envision a composer sitting at a large piano, or some type of large keyboard, playing a few notes, and then writing them down on a manuscript like in the movies. My keyboard rests on my lap, or on a small table beside me. My keyboard is less than 24 inches long and 7 inches wide and weighs 2.5 pounds. Is portable and can also play using batteries, Yes, you have read that right, batteries. I plug in my head phones so as not to disturb anyone. In the spring, summer, or fall, I can sit under the trees in my garden, or in a park, or by a lake, and do my composing using my little keyboard. I am fortunate that when the music for a song comes into my head, the lyrics often follow quite quickly. When I'm done I sing the song through a few times making corrections, finding the right key, and setting the tempo. I use a small pocket size electronic metronome, and yes it does work by battery. The song is then ready for the next stage of production. I have always loved trying to create things. Over the years I have designed and crafted many home wood products, and have also spent many hours cooking healthy tasting recipes, so my wife tells me anyway. Let’s just say that trying to be creative is my enjoyment. I owe many thanks to Tim Foley, [Fine keyboarding] Ken Gorin who I've known many years through barbershop, and his singing engagements. And of course Jimmy Roland a great singer. I feel altogether, they enhanced the work on my first CD Easy Listening, more than I could have imagined. In closing, I'd also like to mention that I am a member of SOCAN and TAXI MUSIC. I have listened to a wide variety of music as of late, so I guess you could say my tastes in music have expanded some what. If their are any musicians/songwriters out there who would like to exchange banners or links just send me a message. Thanks. Please return to the top to view my music, and to read my story at the CDbaby website. My story is different than my bio.


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